Cookie Policy
Last updated: 5 October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how https://shahidali.wp-deploy.com (the “Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies. It should be read together with the Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as local storage, work in a similar way. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close the browser) or “persistent” cookies (kept for a set period).
2. Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary
These make the Site work and stay secure. They do not need consent.
Preferences / functional
These remember your choices, such as your cookie consent decision.
Analytics
These help me understand how visitors use the Site. They are only set after you accept them, where the law requires consent.
Marketing
The Site does not currently use advertising or retargeting cookies. [[Remove this line if you add any, and list them below.]]
3. Cookies on this Site
[[This table is a starting point. Open the Site in a private window, accept all cookies, then check DevTools > Application > Cookies, and keep only what actually appears. A scanner such as Complianz, CookieYes or Cookiebot can generate this list automatically.]]
| Cookie / storage | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | This Site (WordPress) | Checks whether the browser accepts cookies (set on login pages) | Necessary | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_*, wp-settings-* | This Site (WordPress) | Login and admin interface, used by the site owner only, not normal visitors | Necessary | Up to 1 year |
| [[Consent cookie, e.g. cmplz_* / cookieyes-consent]] | This Site / consent plugin | Stores your cookie choice | Preferences | [[Up to 1 year]] |
| _ga | Google Analytics [[if used]] | Distinguishes users for statistics | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics [[if used]] | Keeps session state | Analytics | 2 years |
| [[Gravity Forms cookies, if any, e.g. gf_* or gform_* from add-ons]] | This Site | Form features such as Save & Continue or spam protection | Necessary / Functional | [[Session or specified]] |
| [[reCAPTCHA / Turnstile cookies, if used]] | Google / Cloudflare | Spam and bot protection | Necessary | [[Per provider]] |
| [[Newsletter provider cookies, if a hosted form or script is used]] | [[Provider]] | Subscription form | Functional | [[Per provider]] |
The Site does not set comment-form cookies because comments are not enabled. [[Delete this sentence if comments are enabled.]]
4. Third-party content
Some pages may load content from other services, such as fonts, maps or videos. These providers may set their own cookies. I list any such services above and link to their policies where applicable. [[Google Fonts should be self-hosted to avoid this.]]
5. Managing your choices
- On the Site: use the cookie settings banner or the “Cookie Settings” link [[in the footer, once added]] to accept, reject or change categories at any time.
- In your browser: you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking necessary cookies may affect how the Site works.
- Analytics opt-out: [[If using Google Analytics: you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.]]
- Do Not Track / Global Privacy Control: [[State here whether your setup honours GPC signals.]]
6. Changes
I may update this policy when I add or remove tools. The “Last updated” date shows the latest version.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies: contact@shahidali.me